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gained 41 15/16 to 131 in recent trading. The company develops and markets power and analog semiconductor components for computers, data storage and automotive markets.

Siliconix's power transistors and integrated circuits help provide motion and power management in cars, telephones, computers, hard disk drives and office electronics.

The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company said the stock split is subject to shareholder approval. At the end of its third fiscal quarter, Siliconix had about 9.6 million shares outstanding.

King Owyang, Siliconix's president and chief executive officer said that the company believes that "their technology leadership, combined with the significant growth potential of the markets that we serve, provide the foundation for delivering long-term value for our stockholders."

Vishay Intertechnology
VSH, -0.24%
currently owns 80.4 percent of Siliconix. Vishay, which is the maker of passive components and a specialist in discrete semiconductors, saw its shares climb 1 7/16 to 27 11/16.

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